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IS Forums & ISS Marketspace
Assistance, Advice & Support
Day Trips & Social Activities
Community Exchange & Support
Visa & Immigration Matters
Work Permit & Tax Info
Enrolment & Student Records
Returning Home & Graduation
Resources to Download

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Current Students

ABOUT ISS

International Student Services (ISS) helps students from overseas adjust to living in Sydney and studying at UNSW. In addition to providing personalised advice and support, International Student Services (ISS) promotes understanding between people from different cultures through a wide range of educational, social and recreational activities.

Advisers at ISS understand what it is like to be away from home and studying in a foreign country. They are experienced in helping students and have special knowledge of issues affecting international students.

SERVICES AND FACILITIES PROVIDED BY ISS

Arrival services

Pre-departure information and Arrival briefings
Airport reception and temporary accommodation booking service
International Student Housing Assistance
A comprehensive 'Passport to UNSW' orientation program can be found Here
UniBuddies Peer Mentoring support for new students

On-going support

Individual confidential assistance on personal well-being and academic matters
Information on practical matters related to study, immigration, employment and finances
Day trips and shorts holidays
Social and cultural activities
Community exchange and support programs such as Australian Hospitality, International Speakers and Volunteering activities
Regular ISNews online bulletins
ISS e-SERVICES includes:
Student lounge with free internet access and group meeting facility
Advocacy on behalf of students and representation of international students' concerns, both on and off campus
Referral to other specialist services/resources
Support services for AusAID sponsored students
Returning home seminars, career workshops and Valedictory function

Kinds of Concerns Student Brings to ISS ?

Stressed out by studies
Lost and homesick
Difficult situations and decisions
Problem in relationships
Family matters
Problems with flatmates and accommodation
Feeling anxious and down
Concerns about personal safety
Health and illness
Dealing with University redtape and outside organisations
Money matters
Communication and cross-cultural issues
Juggling studies, work and social priorities
Visa matters
Crises and urgent situations